Celebrating multilingualism & EAL 

Language shapes learning, connections and opportunities. Students grow in a multilingual environment at Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens, where English is the main language of learning and communication.

With nearly 1,000 students from over 30 countries, our diverse community thrives on cultural exchange. Every student develops strong English skills, with additional English as an Additional Language (EAL) support available when needed. Alongside English, students learn a second global language - Mandarin Chinese and our local language - Bahasa Malaysia, equipping them with global communication skills for the future.

 
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  • An English-speaking campus with our core focus on students becoming fluent in this global language 
  • Multilingual offer from Early Years onwards so that students develop the language skills they need to succeed in a global society 
  • Dual language syllabus in Sekolah Sri Tenby Setia Eco Gardens with Mathematics and Science taught in English 
  • Student home languages celebrated as additional languages for learning and as part of the cultural diversity of community 
Empowering every learner

We help students develop strong language skills and confidence through real-world practice, assessments, and personalised support.

Tailored language assessments

We believe in personalised language learning: 

  • Every student completes a language assessment and language profile during assessment

  • Every English additional language learner completes a WIDA baseline assessment in English on entry

Our goal: To support all EAL learners to achieve English Tier 1 – the student is fluent in English and has acquired the social and academic language to learn independently.  

Tailored language assessments

We believe in personalised language learning: 

  • Every student completes a language assessment and language profile during assessment

  • Every English additional language learner completes a WIDA baseline assessment in English on entry

Our goal: To support all EAL learners to achieve English Tier 1 – the student is fluent in English and has acquired the social and academic language to learn independently.  

Real-world language opportunities

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities programme, our students immerse themselves in cultural learning activities including exchanges, debates, and creative film projects. They experience safe and exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practice and grow their language skills with confidence. 

Real-world language opportunities

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities programme, our students immerse themselves in cultural learning activities including exchanges, debates, and creative film projects. They experience safe and exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practice and grow their language skills with confidence. 

Resources for parents 

We support parents in helping their children grow linguistically: 

  • Online learning platform available to students before they even start school 

  • Home learning materials to reinforce learning at home 

  • Practical tools to help with your child’s multilingual development  

  • Parent workshops to give guides, tips and strategies for home learning 

  • English language parent CCAs 

Resources for parents 

We support parents in helping their children grow linguistically: 

  • Online learning platform available to students before they even start school 

  • Home learning materials to reinforce learning at home 

  • Practical tools to help with your child’s multilingual development  

  • Parent workshops to give guides, tips and strategies for home learning 

  • English language parent CCAs 

All students learn English, Mandarin, Chinese and Bahasa Melayu

Curious about how your child can grow their language skills?

Chat with our friendly admissions team to explore how we support your child's language learning journey, from assessments to real-world experiences at Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens.

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